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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $56,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $52,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $54,980 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $50,800 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium 1 Package   3,850 3,150  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,170 1,170  
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0 0
Premium 1 Package   3,580 2,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,088 1,088  
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 0 7,320 6,620 2,300
Options (change) 0 6,807 6,157 2,139
Destination 920 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $55,900 $112,095 $149,145 $204,525
Total Invoice $51,720 $104,400 $138,948 $190,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,707
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$55,900$112,095$149,145$204,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-6,390-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$106,755$142,755$198,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,000$91,380
Total Invoice$51,720$104,400$138,948$190,452
Adjustments for Features0-4,973-5,953-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,720$99,427$132,995$184,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,568$85,075

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2015201120112011
ModelMDXSLSLSL
TrimAdvanceSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,275$17,615$18,665$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$6,390$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,973-5,953-5,950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152011
ModelMDXSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.0 in100.8 in
Length193.6 in180.4 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height66.7 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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